Hester Calder

Barrister, Pump Court Chambers

Hester joined chambers in October 2022 following successful completion of her pupillage, she accepts instructions in crime, family, civil and road traffic law.

Prior to pupillage, Hester has had a vast exposure to criminal law, having worked as a Criminal Defence Caseworker and was the assistant to an accomplished and successful criminal defence consultant of the firm, managing her own caseload and clients in the Magistrates and Crown Court, including youths and vulnerable clients, single and multi-handed cases, and the broad spectrum of offences from theft to murder. This included managing the client in the UK’s largest-ever modern slavery prosecution.

Within civil law, Hester worked as a County Court Advocate, taking instructions on cases in the County Court’s before Deputy District Judges and District Judges. Hester acted on behalf of instructing solicitors, preparing her own cases and conducting her own legal research.

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Evidential specimens in road traffic cases

Practice Notes

This Practice Note deals with evidential specimens in road traffic cases. It outlines the power to request specimens of breath, blood or urine in relation to motoring offences. It also outlines the requirement for a statutory warning and provides a link to the Home Office MGDD forms.

Corporate Crime

Taking a conveyance without the owner's consent (TWOC)

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explains the elements of the offence of taking a vehicle without the owner's consent under section 12 of the Theft Act 1968. It provides definitions for the elements of the offence. The Practice Note includes the sentence which may be imposed on conviction with reference to the Sentencing Guidelines.

Corporate Crime